The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 27,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:

University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, temporary position (can be extended)

Organizational unit::

Universitätsklinik für Innere Medizin 3 - Hämatologie und internistische Onkologie

Entry date::

11/02/2026

Term from:

11/02/2026

Temporary employment to::

06/28/2028

Job Reference Number::

61080-2026-002139

Job Duties::

Perform routine molecular and cell biology experiments, including mammalian cell culture, gene knockdown/editing (siRNA, CRISPR), qPCR, Western blotting, and fluorescence or confocal microscopy
Analysis of experimental data using standard statistical software, such as GraphPad Prism
Application of basic computational tools for the analysis of transcriptomics -and multi-omics data
Conducting scientific research related to cellular stress, metabolic regulation, and aging mechanisms
Supervision, guidance, and mentoring of students
Preparation and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals
Collaboration within interdisciplinary research teams

Your Qualifications::

Completed Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Medicine, or a related field
Experience with techniques for investigating lipid metabolism and metabolic dysfunction
Proficiency in routine molecular and cell biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, gene knockdown/editing (siRNA, CRISPR), qPCR, Western blotting, and fluorescence or confocal microscopy
Ability to analyze experimental data using standard statistical software, such as GraphPad Prism
Basic knowledge of computational tools for transcriptomics and multi-omics data analysis
At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal
Strong English communication skills (B2), German level is not demanded but preferred
Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a scientific team
Experience in student supervision and mentoring

What We Offer::

On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 5,014.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
Stable employer
Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
Attractive continual educational opportunities
State-of-the-art research infrastructure
Dynamic research environment
Exercise and sports classes (USI)
…and much more

Application due date::

10/26/2026

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The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Assist. Prof. Dr. Yong Yu, P +43 732 2468 8875, E-mail: yong.yu@jku.at.

Location::

Krankenhausstraße 5, 4020 Linz